KENSINGTON SQUARE, W8 5HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W8 5HN

KENSINGTON SQUARE, W8 5HN, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.40 per 1,000 population. This W8 5HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W8 postcode area, which has experienced 261 crimes and a crime rate of 14.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W8 5HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W8 5HN, encompassing approximately 8642 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W8 5HN area, explore the W8 5HN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)

W8 5HN Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Hornton Place with total crimes: 9

KENSINGTON SQUARE, W8 5HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3018.40114.29%
Violence and sexual offences303.473.45%
Theft from the person213.4790.91%
Other theft202.43185.71%
Shoplifting192.3172.73%
Vehicle crime112.20120.00%
Public order71.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.8125.00%
Burglary50.58150.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.35-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.992800.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.360.00%
Theft from the person111.621000.00%
Shoplifting111.270.00%
Other theft71.270.00%
Public order60.81500.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.35-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2315.972200.00%
Other theft212.662000.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.430.00%
Vehicle crime202.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.310.00%
Shoplifting162.080.00%
Public order61.850.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.23-97.06%
Theft from the person10.12-97.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4423.9562.96%
Other theft345.09-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences313.9324.00%
Vehicle crime203.5981.82%
Anti-social behaviour192.3118.75%
Shoplifting152.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.74116.67%
Robbery111.50450.00%
Burglary81.27-27.27%
Public order70.9375.00%
Drugs20.81-50.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3517.700.00%
Theft from the person274.05-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences253.12-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour162.89-20.00%
Burglary111.85120.00%
Vehicle crime111.27-35.29%
Shoplifting91.27-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-40.00%
Public order40.69-55.56%
Drugs40.46300.00%
Robbery20.46-71.43%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3521.41-43.55%
Theft from the person294.05-29.27%
Violence and sexual offences283.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour203.24-9.09%
Shoplifting192.3126.67%
Vehicle crime172.20-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson101.97233.33%
Public order91.160.00%
Robbery71.0416.67%
Burglary50.81-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.5833.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6224.530.00%
Theft from the person417.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.550.00%
Vehicle crime182.430.00%
Shoplifting152.080.00%
Public order91.740.00%
Burglary81.040.00%
Robbery60.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202421
March 20241
January 202434
December 202335
November 202335
October 202362

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
April 202421
January 202419
December 202316
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202420
January 202420
December 202311
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 202413
December 20236
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202429
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
January 202431
December 202325
November 202328
October 202321

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
April 202416
January 202415
December 20239
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 198 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202444
December 202327
November 202329
October 202341

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W8 5HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Hornton Place
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Old Court Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hornton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. High Street Kensington
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stafford Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Allen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Young Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Kensington High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Cambridge Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Prince Of Wales Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Palace Green
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Holland Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Derry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Kensington Church Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Marloes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cheniston Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Iverna Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Mary'S Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Blithfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Kynance Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kensington Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Gregory Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 28. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Kensington Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Osten Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1